Type-Moon, isn't this really the other world?

Thinking of the tragic fates of his "beast" predecessors at the hands of that monster, Lin Jiu'an felt a chill run down his spine.

My life is over!

Even the monstrous monster I had just been terrified of suddenly became so kind and approachable!

Kiritsugu Emiya, come back here right now!

"What's wrong? Are you sad that your sister doesn't have a husband?"

Irisviel also noticed Lin Jiu'an's sadness.

Some doubts.

However, Irisviel soon realized something and her beautiful eyes widened in surprise.

Could it be that the reason this wife-obsessed little guy was persecuted and kicked out by the head of the household who previously took him in was because he was having an affair with the mistress?

No, how could such a young child do that?

As Irisviel found her own thoughts laughable, a casual glance at the camera caused her smile to freeze instantly.

he.

It seems like it really can be done?

However, Irisviel secretly glanced at Lin Jiu'an's extremely handsome boyish face, and another absurd idea popped into her mind.

If the other person is sexually interested, it's not necessarily a bad thing.

Irisviel, as if possessed, said, "If you like, you can call me Mrs. Irisviel."

Lin Jiu'an: "?"

Did you see something you shouldn't have before you said that?

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bedroom.

Lin Jiu'an lay on his side in Irisviel's arms, feeling two soft mounds pressing against his head, and her long, plump thighs resting on his waist.

But he felt no romantic emotions whatsoever.

Instead, he was filled with grief and indignation.

"I just want to live a peaceful life until retirement, is that so difficult?"

It was one thing for Tokiomi Tohsaka, Kirei Kotomine, and a mere second-rate Hassan to bully him because he was young and weak.

Just bear with it and it will pass.

This could still be a worldline that Chaldea might interfere with.

If Fujimaru Ritsuka really comes with his own forces, what chance will he, a "beast" still in a severely weakened state during his childhood, have?

this moment.

Lin Jiu'an finally understood the feeling his predecessors had of being targeted by the whole world.

A foolish mother, a scumbag father—all the heroic spirits and magicians believe they are the culprits who destroyed the world, and they will attack without saying a word when they meet them.

"I didn't want to be this beast!"

Irisviel's emotions were the exact opposite of Lin Jiu'an's.

I was initially ashamed of those thoughtless words.

But ever since she held Lin Jiu'an's fragrant and soft body in her arms, Irisviel has completely understood what happiness is.

It smells so good, it's so soft, I want to hold Xiao Jiu'an forever.

If I could live like this forever, I'd be happy to drive luxury cars, live in mansions, and win the Holy Grail War!

[Ding, congratulations host, you have successfully put "Irisviel" into the "Primary Fall" state and have received the reward "Inner Holy Grail (Small)".]

No, how did you inexplicably enter a state of depravity as well?

I didn't do anything!

Looking at the system panel, Lin Jiu'an couldn't hold back for a moment, and suddenly he understood why those heroic spirits would attack him on sight.

Am I being a beast a bit too outrageous?

Taking a deep breath, Lin Jiu'an first retrieved the reward, and immediately the originally scarce magic power in his body visibly increased.

It felt like transforming from a nearly dried-up puddle into a huge natural lake.

The Inner Holy Grail, as the name suggests, is a small Holy Grail filled with magic within Lin Jiu'an's body, greatly increasing his total magic power and the rate of magic absorption and recovery, making him essentially a human-shaped Holy Grail.

Feeling the magic power surging within him, the sensation of regaining control of his power lessened the grief and indignation he felt at the thought of "my life is over," and a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.

Do you all want to kill me?

Just wait and see who kills whom!

Just then, a surge of magical power suddenly rose from the far distance.

"Master!"

Artoria's stern voice rang out from the corner of the bedroom.

Her figure emerged from the darkness.

Irisviel, who had been engrossed in Lin Jiu'an, instantly snapped out of it, stood up, and looked in the direction of the magical burst—the location of the port of Fuyuki City.

"He is declaring war on us."

Chapter Twelve: How is he still alive? / The Battlefield of Heroic Spirits

late at night.

The outskirts of Fuyuki City.

harbor.

Rows upon rows of long-abandoned, cold iron boxes stretch along the coast, while unmanned heavy-duty cranes are neatly arranged facing the dark sea, resembling a group of pitch-black monsters reaching out giant hands into the darkness, sending chills down one's spine.

This place is indeed very suitable for covert battles between Servants.

Irisviel, holding Lin Jiu'an's small hand, stepped onto the starting point of the magical fluctuations that had just been felt, which were almost a declaration of war.

"Jiu'an, don't be afraid of anything you see later."

Irisviel, in the softest voice she could muster, told the boy holding her hand, "Because Saber and I will protect you."

finally.

Irisviel decided to bring Lin Jiu'an with her after all.

The main reason is that Irisviel doesn't have high expectations for the bottom line of the other Masters and Servants participating in this battle. In past Holy Grail Wars, the tactic of "bypassing the Servant and killing the Master" has occurred before. She is worried that when she is lured out, a Servant will infiltrate the castle and kill Lin Jiu'an.

Besides, I really like this child.

Whether it's a child groom or simply an "inheritance" to ensure the other person's safe upbringing after one's death, they will always need to learn some knowledge about the world of magic. In that case, why not start teaching them now?

In any case...

Irisviel liked the child.

Before she died, Irisviel wanted to keep the child by her side as much as possible, to watch him and hold him.

"I understand, Mrs. Alice."

Lin Jiu'an nodded in response.

After confirming that this might be a timeline where the Counter Force would interfere, he abandoned his plan to survive.

No matter how hard he tries to hide, he won't be able to hold out until the restraining force and the will of Chaldea arrive. He might as well just come out.

fighting! Cool!

And just as the big hand held the little hand, they were enjoying the sea breeze in the harbor.

The sound of iron boots stomping on the ground rang out.

A tall, handsome man with a mole on the corner of his left eye, but whose looks were still far inferior to Lin Jiu'an's, emerged from the darkness.

Artoria's figure immediately appeared, blocking Irisviel's path.

"Dirumdo Audina".

Just as the two followers were exchanging glances, Lin Jiu'an suddenly spoke.

The icy air that had been frozen in place by the confrontation between the two Servants melted away.

Dimurdo looked at Lin Jiu'an with surprise, while Artoria and Irisviel, who sensed his apparent acceptance, stared in astonishment at the boy who had suddenly uttered the unfamiliar Lancer's real name.

same.

Another group of people were also in shock.

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Once a magician forms a contract with a Heroic Spirit and becomes a Master, they will be granted the ability to "read" the Servant's abilities.

That's it in a nutshell.

Masters can share the perspective of their Servants.

Kirei Kotomine is stationed at the Fuyuki Church in the far distance, monitoring the situation in the port area through the sight and hearing of the Assassins hidden in the shadows.

When she saw the boy who should have died now standing perfectly intact beside Saber's Master.

A flicker of emotion appeared in Kirei Kotomine's indifferent, lifeless eyes.

"how is this possible?"

He clearly witnessed his servant kill the other party with a single blow, and after carefully checking that the other party was indeed dead beyond any doubt, he even tied heavy objects to him and buried him in the water. He should have been completely dead long ago, drifting into the sea with the flowing water.

other side.

How could he still be alive?!

And at the same time.

Tohsaka family.

Tokiomi Tohsaka, who had been receiving Kirei Kotomine's observations and experiences through the jewel communicator beside him, also heard his disciple's incredulous murmur.

"What happened, Kirei?" Tokiomi Tohsaka asked.

Although the Servant he summoned had the strength to dominate the battlefield, Tokiomi Tohsaka was confident in her even when facing six opponents at once.

However, the other party's arrogance was quite troublesome, making it impossible for him to share the same vision and give orders at will. He could only observe the situation on the scene through this method.

"That..."

Kirei Kotomine hesitated for a moment.

The way Tohsaka Tokiomi spoke, a disciple who had followed him for three years and was known for his aloofness and decisiveness, made him realize the seriousness of the problem. He held his breath and waited for the other's reply.

"That boy, the boy you asked me to kill, is still alive and has appeared intimately with Saber's Master."

"What?!" Even though he had considered countless worst-case scenarios, Tokiomi Tohsaka still couldn't help but shrink his pupils and exclaim in shock upon hearing the news.

"Tsk, Tokiomi, what has made you so panicked?"

A woman's haughty and disdainful laughter came from the side.

Tokiomi Tohsaka looked over.

She was a young woman whose every part of her body was exquisitely beautiful.

A head of long, golden hair, as radiant as the sun, fell naturally.

Her stunningly beautiful face carried an air of haughty arrogance and domineering disdain. Although she was speaking to him, her beautiful red eyes reflected the image of the red wine swirling in the wine glass in her hand.

A loose, golden bathrobe, yet it was still held high by a broad chest that could embrace everything in the world.

Gilgamesh, the oldest hero-king.

This is the Servant he summoned, the Servant who will surely help him achieve victory.

Beneath the other person's robe, her legs, crossed and perfectly proportioned, were incredibly alluring, but Tokiomi Tohsaka didn't dare to even glance at them.

Before his gaze even turned to the other person, he had already humbly lowered his head, looking down at the ground beneath his feet.